How far is San Jose, CA, from Oakland, CA?
The distance between Oakland (Oakland International Airport) and San Jose (San Jose International Airport) is 29 miles / 47 kilometers / 26 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Oakland (OAK) to San Jose (SJC) is 34 miles / 55 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 45 minutes.
Oakland International Airport – San Jose International Airport
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Distance from Oakland to San Jose
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Oakland to San Jose. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 29.480 miles
- 47.443 kilometers
- 25.617 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 29.498 miles
- 47.473 kilometers
- 25.633 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Oakland to San Jose?
The estimated flight time from Oakland International Airport to San Jose International Airport is 33 minutes.
What is the time difference between Oakland and San Jose?
Flight carbon footprint between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC)
On average, flying from Oakland to San Jose generates about 29 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 29 kilograms equals 65 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Oakland to San Jose
See the map of the shortest flight path between Oakland International Airport (OAK) and San Jose International Airport (SJC).
Airport information
| Origin | Oakland International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Oakland, CA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | OAK |
| ICAO Code: | KOAK |
| Coordinates: | 37°43′16″N, 122°13′15″W |
| Destination | San Jose International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | San Jose, CA |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | SJC |
| ICAO Code: | KSJC |
| Coordinates: | 37°21′45″N, 121°55′44″W |